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Information literacy
Contributed by: MacKenzie
  • 1. Information literacy is the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. It involves the knowledge and skills required to critically evaluate information sources, understand the importance of information ethics, and use information in various formats to solve problems and make informed decisions. Information literacy is essential in today's digital world to navigate the overwhelming amount of information available and to become lifelong learners who can adapt to the constantly changing information landscape.

    What does the term 'information literacy' refer to?
A) Ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively
B) Ability to solve math problems
C) Ability to write essays
D) Ability to cook a meal
  • 2. Why is it important to be information literate?
A) To be a successful artist
B) To become a better athlete
C) To make informed decisions and solve problems
D) To win a singing competition
  • 3. What is the purpose of citing sources in research?
A) Make the paper longer
B) Make the paper look more professional
C) Avoid having to do research
D) Give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
  • 4. How does information literacy contribute to academic success?
A) By ignoring source evaluation
B) By memorizing facts
C) By using one source for all assignments
D) By improving research and critical thinking skills
  • 5. What role does information literacy play in the digital age?
A) Makes people rely solely on social media for news
B) Helps individuals navigate vast amounts of information
C) Affects physical health only
D) Makes people ignore information
  • 6. How can information literacy benefit personal decision-making?
A) By helping individuals access reliable information to make choices
B) By flipping a coin
C) By relying on gossip
D) By avoiding information altogether
  • 7. What does the term 'plagiarism' mean in the context of information literacy?
A) Paraphrasing with citation
B) Creating original content
C) Sharing ideas with proper attribution
D) Using someone else's work without proper citation
  • 8. How does information literacy support lifelong learning?
A) By providing skills to seek, evaluate, and use information throughout life
B) By avoiding new information
C) By relying on others for information
D) By only focusing on formal education
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